About Us
Our Vision
The Minnesota Academy of Science, founded in 1873, is a statewide organization committed to promoting interest in and appreciation of science. We do this by encouraging and facilitating excellence in science and science education at all levels, sponsoring programs and activities for science students, science teachers, scientists, and other interested adults.
MN Academy of Science is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
Our educational programs are funded through Registration fees, Annual Membership dues, Corporate sponsors and grants, and donations from people like you. Our many programs consist of Team Competitions and individual paper and project competitions. Awards are given for all programs, and can include advancement to National competitions around the US.
Our Mission
The mission of the Minnesota Academy of Science is to recognize, promote and influence excellence in science.
Our goals are:
- to be inclusionary; programs are open to all qualified participants
- to promote excellence
- to be fair and ethical
- to provide leadership in the scientific community.
Volunteer
Volunteer for our programs:
- Annual Meeting/Winchell Undergraduate Research
- High School STEM Communicator Awards
- Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science
- State Regional High School or Middle School Science Bowl
- North Central Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
- Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
- State Science & Engineering Fair
Staff
Karen Newell
Program Coordinator
952-545-6789
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Barbara Donoho
Science Bowl Manager
763-218-5865
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Celia Waldock
Executive Director
952-545-6789
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Pat Strandberg
Office Manager
952-545-6789
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Eliza Grames
Communications Specialist
218-260-5187
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Megan Buchanan
Data Management Director, Annual Meeting Coordinator, State Science Fair & JSHS Registration Coordinator
612-423-0707
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Lise Weegman
Director - MN State Science & Engineering Fair / JSHS / AJAS / REAP
701-351-5865
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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Academy of Science is made up of representatives from K-12 Education, Colleges, Universities and Industry professionals. Board members serve a three-year term. Officers are elected by the voting membership and board members are elected by the Board of Directors.